A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9912787 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 115951199 epoch_slot_no: 2399 block_no: 9912610 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 88531 time: 2024-02-09 22:24:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87663b82c63a8c9f2c85a277beea3a1974056f7536fe8cd20c5f9ad6304ab52aBlock Operator
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